Georgy Tovstonogov

Soviet theatre director (1915-1989)
Person human Q862244
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Georgy Tovstonogov

Summary

Georgy Tovstonogov is a human[1]. Born in Tbilisi[2], he… he was born on September 15, 1915[3]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on May 23, 1989[5]. He worked as a theatrical director[6], politician[7], film director[8], drama teacher[9], and filmmaker[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Georgy Tovstonogov's place of birth was Tbilisi[2].
  • Georgy Tovstonogov died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Georgy Tovstonogov was born on September 15, 1915[3].
  • Georgy Tovstonogov died on May 23, 1989[5].
  • Georgy Tovstonogov is buried at Tikhvin Cemetery[12].
  • Georgy Tovstonogov was married to Inna Kondratyeva[13].
  • Among Georgy Tovstonogov's spouses was Salome Kancheli[14].
  • A child of Georgy Tovstonogov was Q4459265[15].
  • Georgy Tovstonogov held citizenship in Soviet Union[16].
  • Georgy Tovstonogov's professions included theatrical director[6].
  • Georgy Tovstonogov worked as a politician[7].
  • Georgy Tovstonogov worked as a film director[8].
  • Georgy Tovstonogov's professions included drama teacher[9].
  • Georgy Tovstonogov worked as a filmmaker[10].
  • Georgy Tovstonogov held the position of deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[17].
  • Among Georgy Tovstonogov's employers was Tovstonogov Bolshoi Drama Theater[18].
  • Georgy Tovstonogov was educated at Russian Institute of Theatre Arts[19].
  • Georgy Tovstonogov received the Stalin Prize[20].
  • Georgy Tovstonogov received the USSR State Prize[21].
  • Georgy Tovstonogov received the Order of Lenin[22].
  • Georgy Tovstonogov received the Hero of Socialist Labour[23].
  • Georgy Tovstonogov received the People's Artist of the USSR[24].
  • Georgy Tovstonogov received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[25].
  • Georgy Tovstonogov was a member of Academy of Arts, Berlin[26].
  • Georgy Tovstonogov is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Georgy Tovstonogov's place of birth was Tbilisi[2]. He was born on September 15, 1915[3].

Education

Georgy Tovstonogov's education included a stint at Russian Institute of Theatre Arts[19]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in History of art[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theatrical director[6], politician[7], film director[8], drama teacher[9], and filmmaker[10]. Among Georgy Tovstonogov's employers was Tovstonogov Bolshoi Drama Theater[18]. He held the position of deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[17]. He supervised Yevgeni Shiffers as a doctoral student[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Stalin Prize[20], a Soviet state award[30], in Soviet Union[31], founded in 1941[32]; USSR State Prize[21], a Soviet state award[33], in Soviet Union[34], founded in 1966[35]; Order of Lenin[22], an order[36], in Soviet Union[37], founded in 1930[38]; Hero of Socialist Labour[23], a title of honor[39], in Soviet Union[40], founded in 1938[41]; People's Artist of the USSR[24], an award[42], in Soviet Union[43], founded in 1936[44]; and Order of the Red Banner of Labour[25], a socialist order of merit[45], in Soviet Union[46], founded in 1928[47].

Personal Life

Spouses include Inna Kondratyeva[13], an actor[48], 1924–1985[49], of Soviet Union[50], awarded the Merited Artist of the RSFSR[51] and Salome Kancheli[14], an actor[52], 1921–1985[53], of Soviet Union[54]. A child of Georgy Tovstonogov was Q4459265[15].

Death and Burial

Georgy Tovstonogov died on May 23, 1989[5]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He is buried at Tikhvin Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Georgy Tovstonogov include Tovstonogov Bolshoi Drama Theater[55], a theatre company[56], in Russia[57], founded in 1919[58] and 4880 Tovstonogov[59], an asteroid[60].

Why It Matters

Georgy Tovstonogov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

Entities named for him include Tovstonogov Bolshoi Drama Theater[55], a theatre company[56], in Russia[57], founded in 1919[58] and 4880 Tovstonogov[59], an asteroid[60].

FAQs

Where was Georgy Tovstonogov born?

Georgy Tovstonogov was born in Tbilisi[2].

Where did Georgy Tovstonogov die?

Georgy Tovstonogov passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who was Georgy Tovstonogov married to?

Georgy Tovstonogov's spouses include Inna Kondratyeva[13] and Salome Kancheli[14].

What did Georgy Tovstonogov do for work?

Georgy Tovstonogov worked as theatrical director[6], politician[7], film director[8], drama teacher[9], and filmmaker[10].

Where did Georgy Tovstonogov go to school?

Georgy Tovstonogov was educated at Russian Institute of Theatre Arts[19].

What awards did Georgy Tovstonogov receive?

Honors received include Stalin Prize[20], USSR State Prize[21], Order of Lenin[22], and Hero of Socialist Labour[23].

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  27. [5] . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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